Look under your kitchen or bathroom sink. I’m sure you’ll find lots of cleaning products with various uses, from mildew remover to furniture polish. What you might not know about these chemical products is their harmful and long-lasting effects on the environment, your health and the future of the planet.
Ingredients in cleaning products make their way into the environment via the air, water and ground, introducing harmful chemicals into the Earth’s atmosphere, soil and water supply. Dish soap contains phosphates, which promote algae blooms that kill fish and aquatic plants. Chlorine bleach is dangerously toxic to animals that live in soil and water. Phthalates, found in furniture polish, can cause genetic defects and hormone disruption in humans and animals.
So what should you use? Look for products that are non-toxic and biodegradable, with no phosphates, dyes or petroleum. Many of these products utilize time-tested, plant-based formulas that have been used for hundreds of years to clean, disinfect and polish.
When you use these natural cleaning aids, you can keep your home sparkling clean, while helping the Earth’s soil, air and water stay clean as well. So get scrubbing!